Vegan haircare is becoming all the buzz with the latest spike in plant-based interest, especially since the beginning of 2019! I am no stranger to this trend since I’ve been on the search for a perfect vegan hair routine after a few years of pursuing plants.

I have also been under the care of a “hair-apist” since the 7th grade and am no stranger to hair salon’s, stylists, and how to achieve beautiful hair. Traditional Texans are known for their big hair and I quickly allowed it to become my aspiration to achieve bold, beautiful locks.

From those early days in the chair, after learning how good hair comes at a price & patience most people wouldn’t have capacity for, I’ve come up with a serious list of “do’s & don’t’s” that any can be successful at.

DON’T be unrealistic

Patience (in hair-care) is a much needed virtue if you’re going to pursue beautiful locks. Get to know your hair. Is it thick? Is if fine? Does it feel brittle? Is your environment affecting it? These are all good questions to start asking when you’re deciding on where to go because you want your stylist to KNOW your hair. Every single time I’ve sat down in a stylist’s hair for the first time, I become my own advocate in letting them know the history of my hair & where I want it to be.

Also, if you’re walking into a salon asking for brown to platinum blonde or fashion color, it’s not going to happen over night! That’s the point. If you want a soft, flowing head of hair, you’ve got to understand that it’s going to take work to get there.

DO ask your stylist about the product’s they’re using

Becoming your biggest hair advocate while sitting in the chair is the best thing you can do for your noggin. Over time, after figuring out what is best for my body, I’ve been able to communicate more clearly what my hair needs to thrive! Sometimes this may not even be what your salon has in stock.

Do their products on hand make your head itch? Does your scalp react once you step foot out of the salon? Then maybe it’s time to check out what your stylist is using in your head.

DON’T settle for less

You’re going to be giving power to someone who has to ability to make or break the status of your hair. With that, find someone you are going to enjoy seeing! Salon time is self-care time, so make sure that you’re sitting in someone’s chair that makes you feel comfortable. Believe me, most salon stylists want to enjoy their clients, so giving yourself that is the best thing you can do for the both of you.

DO take care of your hair outside salon care

Just because you’re doing salon care doesn’t mean that the work is not over. Going to regular salon visits is only one piece to this holistic hair puzzle. What am I talking about? I’m talking about what you are eating, the environment in which you live, supplements that you may or may not be taking, what sorts of products you are using. All of that stuff adds up into making a difference

How did I find my stylist? After going to several salons in the area & being disappointed with prices & appointment selections, I was recommended to Lindsay, who not only understand’s fashion color, but understands how important it is to me that the products I am using are friendly to animals, my body, & the environment. Check out her work on Instagram & check out the cruelty-free Kevin Murphy products (pictured above) her salon keeps stocked.

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